Ear-protector.



G. DE BUBUltX.

EAR PROTECTOR.

APPLICATION FILED NOV. 25, 1913.

1,1 1 7,968, Patented Nov. 24, 1914.

GEORGE DE BOIBORY, or eYoNeYtis, AUSTRIA-HUNGARY.

EAR-PROTECTOR.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Nov. 24, 1914.

Application filed November 25, 1913. Serial No. 802,984.

To (ZZZ whom it may concern Be it known that I, GEORGE DE BOBORY, acitizen of the Kingdom of Hungary, and resident of Gyongyos, in thecounty of Heves and Empire of Austria-Hungary, have 1nvented certain newand useful Improvements in Ear-Protectors, of which the following is aspecification.

The present invention relates to improvements in ear protectors, and hasfor one of its objects to provide a simple and inexpensive device whichwill protect the ears from the cold, dust, dirt, insects, etc.

WVith these and other objects in view, which will more fully appear asthe nature of the invention is better understood, the same consists inthe combination, arrangement and construction of parts hereinafter fullydescribed, pointed out in the appended claims and illustrated in theaccompanying drawings, it being understood that many changes may be madein the size and proportion of the several parts and details ofconstruction within the scope of the appended claims without departingfrom the spirit or sacrificing any of the advantages of the invention.

The invention is particularly adapted for use by persons riding uponrapidly moving vehicles, such as automobiles, locomotives, aeroplanes,etc.

One of the many possible embodiments of the invention is illustrated inthe accompanying drawings, in which:

Figure 1 is a side elevation of an ear protector constructed inaccordance with the present invention mounted upon a persons head; Fig.2 is a rear elevation thereof also applied to a persons head; Fig. 3 isa front elevation of a pair of goggles and the invention appliedthereto; Fig. 4 is a top plan view of the device shown in Fig. 3; andFig. 5 is a rear elevation thereof.

In the drawings, the character 6 designates a pair of goggles, such asare usually worn by automobilists. To the sides of the goggle frame arefastened, detachably or permanently, by means of strips f supportingframes (Z, the latter being disposed in the planes of said strips. Toeach supporting frame is fastened a shell-like wing a, constituting earflaps, which extend at angles to the frames cl. To the upper and lowerend of each frame (1 are secured resilient straps b, which convergetoward each other. Each set of straps carry at their free ends separablefastening means 0.

In using the invention, the goggles and protecting wings are applied tothe face, and the separable fastening means a joined in rear, wherebythe straps I) embrace the rear side of the head. The straps I) do notinterfere with the ears for the reason that the supporting frames d areconsiderably longer than the ears, as clearly shown in Figs. 1 and 2 of.the drawings. The protecting wings are disposed in front of the ears,and, inasmuch as said wings are shell-like and extend at an angle to theface of the person using the same, they do effectively protect the earsagainst cold, wind, etc., but at the same time permit the person toplainly understand words and orders coming from those sitting behind.

It is to be noted that, while herein the ear protector has beendescribed as attached to goggles, the same can be applied to the cheekstraps of caps, to the masks of aviators, and to other suitable means.

What I claim is 1. An ear protector comprising two shelllikeinterconnecting wings adapted to be arranged in front of the ears,straps connected with said wings adapted to surround the head, andseparable Iastening means carried by said straps.

2. An ear protector comprising two interconnected supporting framesadapted to lie in front of the ears against the face, a shelllike wingcarried by each supporting frame at an angle thereto, straps attached tosaid supporting frames adapted to surround the head, and separablefastening means carried by said straps.

3. In a. device of the character described, the combination with a pairof goggles, of two supporting frames attached thereto face, a shell-likewing attached at an angle to each supporting frame, straps attachedadapted to lie in front of the ears against the to said supportingframes adapted to surround the head, and separable fastening meanscarried by said straps.

4. An ear protector, the combination with a pair of goggles, ofshell-like wings attached thereto at an angle to the plane of saidgoggles, said wings being adapted to lie in front of the ears, strapsconnected with 1,1 meee said Wings adapted to surround the head, Signedat Budapest, in the county of Pest and separable fastening means carriedby andjtitate of Hungary the twenty fifth day 10 said straps. of OctoberA. D. 1913.

5. An ear protector com risin two shell- 5 like interconnected Wingsdapte d to be .ar- GEORGE DE ranged in front of the ears at angles tothe Witnesses: face, and means for securing the same to Dm'oniixLARELC'), the head. MARIE WEISS.

Uopies 0E this patent may be obtainei for five cents emeh, byMal-eating, the Gommissioner of Eateuts.

Washington, D. 6. f;

